When we teach it: We teach the Genesis 1 story of Creation twice in our six year scope. In year 1 of our scope on Wednesday nights in September/October (Lectionary Cycle B) and in year 4 of our scope Sunday morning in January/February (also Lectionary Cycle B). In the year 1, Wednesday rotation, the lesson on creation is followed by a lesson in Jeremiah about God as the potter who begins creating anew. Some reference to the creation story is made in the Jeremiah lesson.

Wherever possible teach the movie rotation the week immediately before the games rotation. Both talk about environmental things that kids can do as does computer option #3. Really work with the kids to try and implement some of the ideas they generate. It is empowering to them and inspiring to the church.

You may need to adapt the following:

Our art rotation is named "Creation Station" and has a mural around it that depict the days of creation. This mural is utilized in teaching our art rotation. An easy adaptation would be to print out pictures and place them around your art room.

We do not equate Genesis 1 in particular, and the Bible in general, with science. In fact, part of this lesson points out that between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 there is a different order of creation which makes it impossible to take Genesis 1 as scientific fact.

Our church is making progress in going "green." Some of the environmental references surround our church's efforts.

Games/StorytellingChildren will divide their time between games that will help
them remember in what order things were created according to Genesis, and a
group project that will focus on being good stewards of the earth